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Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Three conjoined portrait busts in relief, each set within a separate beaded circular frame arranged in a trefoil composition, separated by laurel branches. The upper bust depicts a younger bearded man in left profile, while the two lower busts show older bearded men facing left and right respectively. The field between the frames is decorated with finely engraved hatching and foliate ornament. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed landscape view in relief depicting a large iron arch bridge spanning the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, with a steamship passing beneath and canal infrastructure visible on both banks. The legend NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL curves along the upper portion of the field, with the construction dates 1887-1895 inscribed in the lower exergue, and the maker's initials W.M. below. |
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